Teachers have long known that feeling safe and secure in school helps …
Teachers have long known that feeling safe and secure in school helps students focus their energy on learning. And the research bears that out: A 2018 study found that when teachers deliberately foster a sense of belonging by greeting each student at the door of the class, they see “significant improvements in academic engaged time and reductions in disruptive behavior.”
This post outlines ideas from teachers for ensuring that every student in the classroom feels like they belong.
Some of the activities included take less than five minutes. They’re divided up among the grades, but many can apply across all of the years from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Use this fun list of 27 great ideas to help you plan …
Use this fun list of 27 great ideas to help you plan some fun end-of-year activities -- included is a special section at the end for celebrating the class of 2022. Many of the ideas here play out in the digital world, but there are some offline options as well. Just a few examples of activities include: - Post a Flipgrid asking students to share one accomplishment from the year that they're proud of - Create a virtual yearbook - Create a word cloud for each student - Host a talent show - Create an Instagram Class of 2022 Yearbook page - Seniors can collaborate and contribute to a scrapbook about their time together, which the school can keep for their 10-year reunion
"Getting to know the students in your classroom can be tricky. It …
"Getting to know the students in your classroom can be tricky. It can be even tougher to connect when you’re teaching online. Despite the challenge, it’s more important than ever to find ways to check in and strengthen your relationship. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a list of 50 questions to ask elementary kids throughout the year."
(This article says the prompts are for elementary students, but they will really work for any age, adults included).
Download the guide to building student belonging. Ideas include: Permission to Envision …
Download the guide to building student belonging. Ideas include: Permission to Envision Get to Know You User Guides Culture Boxes Belonging Baton Pass Morning Meetings
*This guide will need to be downloaded from Panorama.
Some unique ways to get to know your new crew of students …
Some unique ways to get to know your new crew of students at the start of the year! *surveys *geeky show and tell *try a maker project to learn their creative process *scavenger hunt *find out what they want to learn with a student leadership team *tap into sense of wonder
Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and are …
Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and are less likely to engage in violent behavior if their families are involved in their education. Many parents say, however, that they feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in their children's schools. Teachers often feel under attack by parents who are highly involved. Learn how to bridge the gap. Included: A dozen activities to promote parental involvement and ten tips for involved parents.
Often, we are not informed in school on how to navigate the …
Often, we are not informed in school on how to navigate the world in regards to things like finances, accessing health care, dating, relationships, balancing work and play, partying and staying safe, managing day-to-day stress, and entering into the workforce. This course will provide an opportunity for students to discuss these topics with each other and the facilitator. Together, we will learn how to navigate the tricky and often overwhelming world of adulthood.
This course examines: • Life Skill development for adulthood • Basic understanding of personal finance • Basic understanding of healthy relationship development • Entering the workforce • Enjoying recreational time safely • Stress management
Session 1 – What Does Adulting Mean? Session 2 – Money Session 3 – Healthy Relationships Session 4 – Taking Care of Yourself
*Sessions are offered live at set times. Visit the link to see the schedule.
This course is provided by H.O.P.E (Helping Others thru Peer Education)
In love, we fall. We're struck, we're crushed, we swoon. We burn …
In love, we fall. We're struck, we're crushed, we swoon. We burn with passion. Love makes us crazy and makes us sick. Our hearts ache, and then they break. Talking about love in this way fundamentally shapes how we experience it, says writer Mandy Len Catron. In this talk for anyone who's ever felt crazy in love, Catron highlights a different metaphor for love that may help us find more joy and less suffering in it.
Starting off the year strong by building relationships and trust with parents …
Starting off the year strong by building relationships and trust with parents through an early welcome. This video was created by Jessica Wall and Pam Sawatzky for the 2021-22 Sun West iLearn sessions.A strategy guide for educators is also included.
Designed to help teachers build positive relationships with families, this Module highlights …
Designed to help teachers build positive relationships with families, this Module highlights the diversity of families and addresses the factors that school personnel should understand about working with the families of children with disabilities (est. completion time: 1 hour).
This 9 minute video explores the importance of relationships in learning. In …
This 9 minute video explores the importance of relationships in learning.
In the Journal of Student Engagement (2012) Lauren Liberante writes: “The teacher–student relationship is one of the most powerful elements within the learning...
The following are resources in regards to love, loyalty and relationships .They …
The following are resources in regards to love, loyalty and relationships .They help provide a deeper understanding, what it means to be loyal, to be in love, etc.
Being a student can challenge the hardiest of souls. At Everyday Power, …
Being a student can challenge the hardiest of souls. At Everyday Power, you'll find tons of inspirational quotes, self-help articles, and thought-provoking questions that help you define what matters to you.
If you've ever wondered, "What do I love to do?" or "How can I be more positive?" or "How can I make a difference in the world?" you're sure to find something uplifting and motivational at Everyday Power.
H.O.P.E. (Helping Others thru Peer Education) is Saskatchewan's first Recovery College! They …
H.O.P.E. (Helping Others thru Peer Education) is Saskatchewan's first Recovery College! They offer virtual, in person and blending learning opportunities for FREE!
You can: *take full courses *listen to Lunch Byte podcast episodes (or register to listen live)
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